Snapopen

Snapopen is a term used in several software contexts, and there is no single, authoritative definition. In practice, it can refer to a lightweight utility or library intended to facilitate opening items—such as applications, files, or URLs—within a Snap-based software environment or in demonstrations of launching workflows from a command line.

Common interpretations describe snapopen as a launcher or launcher-like tool that integrates with the Snap packaging system to quickly start snapped applications, browse installed snaps, or access app data while preserving sandbox boundaries. Some uses consider snapopen a cross-platform library that can be embedded into graphical launchers or terminal tools to provide fast search, filtering, and keyboard navigation.

Implementation and scope vary. If a snapopen project exists, it is typically distributed under an open-source license, targets Linux systems with Snapd installed, and relies on the Snap runtime to interact with installed snaps. Interfaces may include a command-line interface, a graphical launcher, or both, with attention to security and sandboxing.

See also: Snapcraft, Snap packaging, launcher utilities, fuzzy finder libraries.